21 Jan 2020 --- Increased competition in the space of nutritional hard capsules has negatively impacted Lonza Group’s fiscal 2019 profits, although the company reports overall strong sales... Read More

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29 Nov 2019 --- A new three-strain probiotic blend from Chr. Hansen may help support intestinal health and development in preterm babies. It has been shown to reduce the risk of Necrotizing... Read More

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Lonza launched Vcaps Plus White Opal, its first commercially-available titanium dioxide-free semi-opaque capsule for food supplements, at CPhI Worldwide 2019. The launch precedes a ban on titanium dioxide, set to come into force in France, 2020. Stéphane Vouche, Marketing Manager at Lonza, predicts that increased scrutiny is bound to increase demand for clean label solutions in the space – something the new product offers with its avoidance of unnecessary chemicals, plasticizers and other elements.

At Vitafoods Europe 2019, Lonza launched its new Vcaps Plus White Opal capsule in a bid to address the growing demand for opaque capsules that do not include titanium dioxide. NutritionInsight spoke with Dominik Mattern, Associate Director Business Development, Head of Business Development, Lonza, about the new launch as well as the company's clean label platform.

At In-cosmetics Global 2019 in Paris, Lonza exhibited a number of concepts, including SYNETH, a series of polyglycerol esters. Each fiber offers a unique and innovative texture and aesthetic for the personal, intimate, body and oral care spaces. Jennifer Clancy notes that Lonza is offering turn-key solutions in personal care and beauty and providing consumers with a fully holistic view of health and wellness. 

Lonza recently revealed the global launch of its latest dosage form innovation: Capsugel Vcaps Plus plant-based capsules. The first of the next-generation clean label solutions to be marketed worldwide is the Vcaps Plus Purple Carrot capsule, following the successful introduction of the Vcaps Plus Blue Spirulina capsule in Europe earlier this year. The high-performance capsule shell is made using plant-based hypromellose (HPMC) and water only, without any preservatives. A colorant derived from purple carrots is used to match the desired shade as closely as possible, while maintaining a natural appearance in the finished supplement. Achieving unique visual appeal, the purple carrot color also provides masking capabilities.

Stephane Vouche, of Lonza Capsugel, spoke to NutritionInsight at Health Ingredients Europe (HiE) in 2018 on innovating in ready-to-market formulations. Vouche shared that Lonza was presenting new formulations at the show. One particular innovation included a combination capsule with Lonza's UCT-II ingredient for joint health with curcumin. This combination creates a powerful one-pill solution, meaning consumers do not need to take multiple pills, Vouche said.

Clean label remains king in the supplement space, as consumers who are wary of ingredient traceability and safety are drawn to shorter label lists. Concerns from consumers and lobby groups... Read More

The aging consumer has growing expectations of bone and joint health solutions, thanks to the mainstreaming of sports nutrition and a growing focus on active aging. According to Innova... Read More

Products featuring bone & joint health claims are on the rise, with Innova Market Insights data showing a compound annual growth rate of 13 percent between 2013 and... Read More

This webinar will discuss how food supplement makers can address the rising consumer demand for clean and clear label solutions in light of the changing regulatory environment regarding the use of titanium dioxide as an opacifier. It will also explore how Lonza’s new Vcaps® Plus WHITE OPAL® capsule is designed to perform and can support producers to meet this growing need in today’s market.

The NutritionInsight webinar “Moving with the times: a new generation joint health solution for today’s consumer” offers insights into the changing consumer landscape, including the expectations of both aging and active consumers and rising demand for joint health solutions. Dominik Mattern of Lonza Capsugel discusses the science behind Lonza’s UC-II undenatured type II collagen ingredient, including its unique mode of action and how it can meet the needs of a new and growing consumer base. He presents a first look at Lonza’s new generation of ready-to-market innovative dosage forms and formulations that address mobility concerns related to healthy aging.

UC-II® undenatured type II collagen is a once-a-day joint health solution for the joint health market. Its small dose size and mode of action help make it the preferred choice among top food supplement manufacturers and retailers. Learn why UC-II® undenatured type II collagen is a success story and discover new ready-to-market solutions.

First utilized as an essential ingredient in infant nutrition, the market potential of L-Carnitine has evolved in recent years to now provide beneficial support across multiple product categories. L-Carnitine is enjoying significant growth of almost 31 percent in food and beverages with sports-related claims when comparing 2012 and 2017 launch activity. Further innovation is taking place as the mainstreaming of sports nutrition accelerates.